Events
Screening of The Sweet Requiem at the Human Rights Watch Film Festival
June 18, 2019
4:00 AM
With stunning cinematography & skilfully subdued tension The Sweet Requiem takes a close look at the Tibetan refugee colony in Delhi, India. See this audience favorite + reception at #HRWFFNY this June - http://bit.ly/hrwffnyTSR Screenings: June 18, 2019 6:15 PM Film at Lincoln Center's Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center , New York June 19, 2019 8:45 PM Film at Lincoln Center's Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center , New York Synopsis: At age 8, Dolkar and her father fled their home in Tibet, escaping Chinese armed forces in an arduous journey across the Himalayas. Now 26, she lives in a Tibetan refugee colony in Delhi, India, where an unexpected encounter with a man from her past reveals long-suppressed memories, propelling Dolkar on an obsessive search for the truth. With stunning cinematography and skillfully subdued tension, The Sweet Requiem , from the filmmaking team behind Dreaming Lhasa (HRWFF, 2006) and The Sun Behind the Clouds: Tibet's Struggle for Freedom (HRWFF, 2010), is an unforgettable reflection on an ongoing but too often forgotten refugee crisis. Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival 2018
Youth for Tibet: Europe Meetup
May 3, 2019
4:00 AM
Paris, France
Join us to connect with other young Tibetans and Tibet-supporters from across Europe. Be inspired, and leave empowered. This gathering will be a space to discuss key issues, develop new skills, and create lifelong friendships. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! WHEN: May 3-5, 2019 (See schedule below) WHERE: Paris, France APPLICATION: bit.ly/YouthForTibet2019 APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2019 (Must be 17, with guardian consent, or 18+ years) Please complete the application form at bit.ly/YouthForTibet2019 Contact grassroots@studentsforafreetibet.org with any questions. ***After completing the application form, one of the organizers of Youth for Tibet: Europe Meetup will reach out to you with more information, as well as a link to complete payment of your registration fee to confirm your spot. If you are unable to cover the full cost of the registration fee, please do not let that stop you from applying - reach out to us about a fee waiver. Regular Registration Fee: €25 Regular Registration Fee + Hostel: €60 (The registration fee helps offset our costs of your conference spaces, food, materials, and trainings for Youth for Tibet: Europe Meetup. You may choose to pay an additional €35 for a 2-night hostel booking.) Thank you! ---------------- FRIDAY 17:00-18:30 | Opening Circle 18:30-19:30 | Dinner 19:30-20:00 | Ice Breakers and Games SATURDAY 09:30-10:00 | Registration + Breakfast 10:00-11:00 | Sangsol and Opening Ceremony 11:00-12:00 | Session 12:00-13:30 | Session 13:30-15:00 | Lunch 15:00-17:00 | Session 17:00-18:30 | Break 18:30-19:30 | Dinner 19:30-20:00 | Evening Event SUNDAY 10:00-10:30 | Breakfast 10:30-12:00 | Session 12:00-12:30 | Break 12:30-02:00 | Session 02:00-03:00 | Closing Ceremony
HH the Panchen Lama's 30th Birthday
April 25, 2019
4:00 AM
After the Dalai Lama, the Panchen Lama is one of the highest Tibetan spiritual leaders. In 1995 Chinese officials kidnapped him at the young age of 6. More than two decades later, Tibetans continue to demand for the Panchen Lama to be released and returned to the people of Tibet. China claims he is living a normal life but they refuse anyone access to him. His Holiness the Panchen Lama will turn 30 on April 25, 2019. This should be an occasion of great celebration for Tibetans everywhere; but instead we will mark this occasion in protest and with sadness as the Panchen Lama has been a prisoner of the Chinese government for 23 years. May 17, 2019 marks 24 years of his enforced disappearance. More information on the Panchen Lama.
East Coast Conference 2019
April 13, 2019
1:00 PM
UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) is hosting the 2019 East Coast Conference in Amherst, MA from April 13-14! REGISTRATION: https://sfthq.cc/SFTEastCoastConference2019 China’s crackdown in Tibet is ever increasing and we must stand up, speak out, and take action! This as an opportunity to come together, discuss key issues, and learn new ways to bring positive change to our world. This training is open to all levels of experience. Participants will gain skills in campaign strategy, grassroots organizing, and public speaking, alongside other valuable tools to ensure effective action. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn and grow! WHEN: Saturday, April 13 - Sunday, April 14 WHERE: University of Massachusetts (UMASS) Amherst, MA REGISTRATION FEE: $25 (covers food and training; please contact us separately with accommodation requests) For questions, please contact grassroots@studentsforafre etibet.org
March 10: Tibetan National Uprising Day
March 10, 2019
5:00 AM
Potala Palace, Chengguan, Lhasa, Tibet, China
On 10 March 1959, tens of thousands of Tibetans took to the streets of Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, rising up against China’s illegal invasion and occupation of their homeland. Every year thousands of Tibetans and their supporters take to the streets across the world to mark the anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day. REMEMBER, RESIST, RETURN! We REMEMBER those who have fallen and our Tibetan brothers and sisters who have continued to suffer under Chinese repression for the past 60 years. We RESIST by demanding justice and freedom from China's unrelenting campaign to wipe out the Tibetan identity through protest, action, and creative means. Through our actions and advocacy there is no doubt that we will RETURN to Tibet one day! More information on March 10: https://studentsforafreetibet.org/our-work/march10/ Download Placards/Posters/etc.: https://studentsforafreetibet.org/get-involved/action-kit/#m10 MARCH 10 AROUND THE WORLD: Dharamshala, India: https://www.facebook.com/events/914203738970693/ Toronto, Canada: https://www.facebook.com/events/383898555723228/ Taipei, Taiwan https://www.facebook.com/events/317960412189337/ Tokyo, Japan https://www.facebook.com/events/986818654842536/ Vancouver, Canada: https://www.facebook.com/events/357491114842662/ New York, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/446144365923228/ Ottawa, Canada (Taking/took place on Friday, March 1, 2019) https://www.facebook.com/events/2266009453616953/ London, UK https://www.facebook.com/events/1030630723727963/ Washington, D.C., USA https://www.facebook.com/events/1216475691862077/ San Francisco, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/2242471276020898/ Boston, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/547667485740815/ Minneapolis, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/325015778141399/ Amherst, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/1027883957419249/ Edinburgh, UK https://www.facebook.com/events/266013627653770/ Zurich, Switzerland https://www.facebook.com/events/382764925890092/ Los Angeles, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/1021339018061677/ Brussels, Belgium https://www.facebook.com/events/386746015238529/ Wellington, New Zealand https://www.facebook.com/events/1153855194789707/ Kansas City, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/1999647476995139/ Portland, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/2091058944518814/ Louisville, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/2240129939341725/ Frome, UK https://www.facebook.com/events/2240129939341725/ Madison, USA https://www.facebook.com/events/380134766100518/ Stay tuned. We will be adding more to the list.
A Discussion with Chemi Lhamo
March 10, 2019
9:30 PM
Students for a Free Tibet, East 14th Street, New York, NY, USA
Most of you have probably heard the name "Chemi Lhamo" by now. As a member of the SFT Canada Board, Chemi works tirelessly for Tibet, but recently, her advocacy for Tibet came from an unexpected platform. After winning the University of Toronto Scarborough Student Union president election, Chemi became the victim of online abuse and harassment. Through her strong leadership and compassion, Chemi handled the precarious situation with grace and dignity, further propelling her story into the public eye. With coverage from BBC, CBC, the National Post, VOA, and RFA, among others, Chemi's story has become a viral trending topic seemingly overnight. But many of the bigger issues that Chemi's story deal with have been brewing for years: academic freedom, foreign interference on western campuses, Chinese censorship and China's growing desire to control the Tibet narrative. Join us on March 10 as we dive into a deeper conversation with Chemi Lhamo about the events of her recent election victory. We will discuss topics ranging from her hopes for her presidency; thoughts on Chinese interference and academic freedom; and ways that our community can rally together to combat China's growing desire to control the Tibet narrative. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. The talk will include a Q+A portion, attendees are encouraged to think of questions they would like to ask Chemi. Make sure to check out Chemi's interview with the Central Tibetan Administration to learn more before the event! http://bit.ly/chemilhamo
March 10 Poster Making
March 8, 2019
10:00 PM
Students for a Free Tibet, East 14th Street, New York, NY, USA
Every year, thousands of Tibetans and Tibet supporters around the world take to the streets on March 10, Tibetan Uprising Day, to stand up for Tibet. 2019 is a particularly special year because it marks the 60th Anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan National Uprising. Messaging and creative expression have long been a cornerstone of resistance. The posters and signs we carry at the march are a way to amplify our message for the world. What message do YOU want to share with the world this March 10? Basic materials for poster making will be provided by SFT. If you have any further questions regarding the event, please feel free to email info@studentsforafreetibet.org.
Portland Premiere: In the Name of Confucius
March 4, 2019
6:00 PM
Portland State University, Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR, USA
Screening and Panel Discussion: Join Portland premiere of the award-winning documentary IN THE NAME OF CONFUCIUS, the first exposé of the Chinese government’s multi-billion dollar Confucius Institute (CI) program and the growing global controversies surrounding it. Time: Monday, 3/4/2019 from 1 pm to 3 pm Location: Parsons Gallery, 2nd Floor of the Urban Center Building, Portland State University, 506 SW Mill Street, Portland, OR Speakers: Doris Liu, Director of In the Name of Confucius Dr. Jennifer Ruth, Professor, School of Film, PSU Rachelle Peterson, Policy Director, the National Association of Scholars Dorjee Tseten, Executive Director, Students for a Free Tibet Portland State University Confucius Institute (PSU-CI) has been in operation since 2007. PSU-CI helped establish 32 Confucius Classrooms in local K-12 Schools. Come and learn how PSU-CI and Confucius Classrooms are affecting you. Supported by a coalition of current students and alumni of Portland State University, faculty member, together with Human Rights Advocates. Stand with Lhanze Tum, a Tibetan-American studying at Portland State University in her call to the PSU Board of Trustees to defend the values of our academic institutions and the mission of PSU and end a partnership with the Chinese authoritarian government at once. Sign & Share this petition: http://sfthq.cc/psu-ci-petition No entrance fee #
Tibetan Youth Meetup: Building Our Future
March 3, 2019
8:00 PM
4401 Northeast 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230, USA
Students for a Free Tibet is hosting a special meetup for young Tibetans in Portland. We will engage in discussions on identity, politics, and grassroots organizing, and explore how we, as individuals, can come together to create a communal movement. China’s crackdown in Tibet is ever increasing and we must stand up, speak out, and take action! This as an opportunity to come together, discuss key issues, and learn new ways to bring positive change to our world. This event is open to all levels of experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow!